Fear not – we’ve asked the experts for all their best tips and tricks so you can skip the salon and save more pennies for prosecco instead.

Hair-mask heroes

Love that just-stepped-out-of-the-hairdresser’s swish?

Fake it by swapping one conditioner rinse a week for a hydrating hair mask.

“Starting today, make an at-home intense treatment part of your weekly hair routine,” recommends The X Factor hairstylist Jamie Stevens. “But never apply the mask on the night of your party as it can make hair flat.”

After shampooing, towel-dry your ‘do and apply product through the mid-lengths and ends.

Tint-illating brows

Nothing defines your face like perfectly plucked brows.

If you’re planning on adding a hint of tint, this needs to be done before you shape.
“Not only can the tint cause irritation to freshly plucked skin, but you might also find that you will have a completely different shape post-dye to work with,” explains brow expert Aimee Cook.

Tinting at home is easy – try ColorSport 30 Day Brow Tint, £8.25, available in black and dark brown.

Using the applicator, trace around your eyebrows and apply the tint in the shape you’re after.

Tint your brows at home for a defined look with ColorSport 30 Day Brow Tint, £8.25

Glow for it

Want selfie-ready skin without the need for regular facials?

Skincare expert Michaella Bolder has this advice: “Introduce a peeling product twice a week to your skincare regime, plus use facial oil at night. Consistency with these over a long period of time seriously pays off, so be diligent.”

Products that contain AHAs, such as Time Bomb Throwback Thursday Overnight Peel + Reveal, £48, chemically break down and dissolve the top layer of dead and dull skin cells overnight.

The next morning, use the Step 2 dermabrasion cream to remove the dead skin.

Then plump up skin by applying facial oil with pressure. “Using a deep massage technique with your knuckles will stimulate blood flow and activate collagen for a fresher-looking complexion,” says Michaella.

If baring all sends shivers down your spine, make sure you cleanse thoroughly before applying cosmetics and introduce a moisturising mask, such as Bioderma Hydrabio Moisturising Mask, £14.80, as your primer.

“During the winter months your skin becomes really dehydrated,” explains This Morning make-up artist Lauren Murphy. “This loss of water means that when you put on your foundation, the skin will draw out all the moisture from the product, making your base look dry and leaving skin appearing crepey. By making the mask part of your make-up, it will lock the moisture in and give you a natural routine.”

A hydrating mask from Bioderma, £14.80, will banish flaky skin this winter

Bring on the bronze

Too many plans leaving you with not enough time to get that holiday glow?

If you want to look sunkissed without cutting into your social life, then apply your tan on a Sunday night.

“A good product should last a week,” explains Strictly Come Dancing‘s tanner Carly Hobbs. “If you’re not going out till midweek or the following Friday, this will give your colour time to develop fully.

“Applying Sienna X Gradual Glowing Self Tan, £15.95, to skin every other day will help extend your bronze look, too.”

This also gives you time to patch up any mistakes and get rid of those telltale stains on your fingers, ankles and elbows.

Ditch the tongs and use John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mouse, £5.99, instead

You go curl!

If you’re after tousles but can’t master a tong, celebrity hairstylist Sarah-Louise Okin has the answer: “Rough-dry your hair until it’s 95% dry. If you have fine hair, first add John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse, £5.99. Next, tip your hair upside down and pull it into a high ponytail on the top of your head, leaving the top quite loose so that it can form a quiff. Wrap the ponytail to create a bun and secure with kirby grips.”

The loose chignon will look chic for work if you’re heading out straight from the office, and will be comfortable enough to sleep on if you need to look your best the next morning.

“When you’re ready for the dance floor, simply unravel your hair five minutes before you leave, flip your head upside down and shake through with your fingers for perfect waves,” says Sarah-Louise.